swelling
Definition of swelling
1 : something that is swollen; specifically : an abnormal bodily protuberance or localized enlargement
2 : the condition of being swollen
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Examples of swelling in a Sentence
There was a swelling above her eye.
The swelling around her eye should subside in a few days.
Recent Examples of swelling from the Web
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The man accidentally stuck himself with a shrimp, developing a high fever, pain and swelling within hours.
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There is no treatment for OA, aside from joint replacement, and therapies to address symptoms, such as anti-inflammatories for pain and swelling.
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Thomas said at the team’s practice facility Friday that the swelling must go down before there is a decision on how to rehab.
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The impact jolted him so hard that his brain smashed against his cranium, causing hemorrhaging and swelling.
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Thomas said at the team's practice facility Friday that the swelling must go down before there is a decision on how to rehab.
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But Reilly's comments — which upset Texans enough to provoke an editorial in the Dallas Morning News — formed part of the backdrop to a swelling of local pride over the last week.
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The Guardian reported that Iraq war vet Scott Olsen is in a local hospital in critical condition with a skull fracture and brain swelling.
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Before 12th Century
First Known Use of swelling
before 12th century
SWELLING Defined for English Language Learners
swelling
Definition of swelling for English Language Learners
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: an area on someone's body that is larger than normal because of an illness or injury
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: the condition of being larger than normal
SWELLING Defined for Kids
swelling
Definition of swelling for Students
: a swollen lump or part
Medical Dictionary
swelling
playMedical Definition of swelling
: an abnormal bodily protuberance or localized enlargement an inflammatory swelling
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